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Adya Rajan
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My Reflection & Learning Journey – AI Agents Intensive 2025

This is a submission for the Google AI Agents Writing Challenge: Learning Reflections

The AI Agents Intensive has been one of the most meaningful learning experiences of my year. When I first joined, I wasn’t sure I could grasp concepts like agents, tools, memory, or even navigate Kaggle effectively. But this journey completely changed my mindset and revealed a version of myself that is more capable, curious, and confident.

The most fascinating part of the intensive was working with Kaggle Notebooks. For the first time, I got hands-on experience running code, experimenting with agents, and seeing everything come alive in real time. I also learned how AI uses memory to better understand users — a concept that made me appreciate the intelligence behind conversational systems. Witnessing how memory shapes personalized behavior felt magical and inspired me to learn even more.

This journey was not without its challenges. I faced several issues with the Agent Starter, which confused me and slowed my progress. There were moments when I felt stuck and doubted whether I could complete the tasks. On top of that, balancing this course alongside my college schedule was a real challenge.

But I didn’t quit.

I overcame these hurdles by using free time after college and turning rest hours into learning hours. Every small step strengthened my dedication. Gradually, what once felt impossible became not only manageable but enjoyable. This intensive didn’t just teach me AI concepts — it taught me discipline, patience, and self-belief. I learned that even when something feels complicated, consistency and curiosity can help me conquer it.

Today, I feel proud — not only for completing the program, but for growing through it. I discovered a love for learning I didn’t know I had, and I’m excited to continue exploring AI, data science, and challenges that help me grow. This experience has shown me that persistence, curiosity, and effort can transform doubt into achievement.

The AI Agents Intensive was more than a course — it was a journey of effort, learning, frustration, improvement, and confidence. I’m grateful to Kaggle for creating an opportunity that pushed me out of my comfort zone and helped me achieve something I once thought I couldn’t.

And now, I’m excited for what comes next.

Thank you :)

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